Focus on Light Spectrum for
Horticulture
Stockbridge Technology Centre
4 December 2012
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
The impact of light on commercial horticulture goes beyond driving growth via photosynthesis. Specific
wavelengths of light are capable of manipulating plant shape, colour of leaves and flowers, rooting,
chemical composition and timing of flowering, as well as attracting pests out of crops and preventing
disease spread. This event, aimed at growers and their technical representatives, provides an update
on how Spectral Filters and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) may generate commercial benefits for both
edible and ornamental crops and to review the experiences of some of the early adopters of this
technology from the industry. Delegates will have an opportunity to tour the new LED4Crops facility at
STC. The full programme is given below:
Time
9.30
10.00
10.10
10.40
11.30
11.45
13.00
13.45
14.45
14.55
15.55
Activity
Registration
Chairman’s welcome (Neil Bragg, HDC)
Introduction
Light spectrum manipulation in horticulture. Nigel Paul (Lancaster University)
Spectral Filters
Overview of work in Northern France (Oscar Stapel, Astredhor)
Overview of HDC work (Debbie Wilson, HDC)
Comfort break
LEDs
Enhancing insect trapping with LEDs (Kevin McCormack, SAC)
Replacing tungsten lighting for control of flowering (Steve Jackson, Warwick
University)
Introduction to the HDC LEDs Fellowship (Phillip Davies, STC)
Tour of the LED4Crops facility (Martin McPherson, STC)
Lunch
International perspectives
High output LEDs and LED impact on secondary metabolites (Carl-Otto
Ottosen, Aarhus University)
Highlights from the ISHS LED meeting (Brian Thomas, Warwick University)
Comfort break
Commercial perspectives
The economic picture for LEDs (Chris Plackett, FEC Services Ltd)
LEDs and spectral filters at the coal face, Patrick Bastow (Lincolnshire
Herbs), James Bean (Crystal Heart Salads), Shane Donnelly (Donnelly
Horticulture)
Closing remarks (Neil Bragg, HDC)
There is a limit of 50 place available, therefore places will be reserved on a first come first served
basis. If you would like to attend the HDC Focus on Light Spectrum Event please complete this
form and click ‘Submit Form’. Alternatively, email it to Caroline Bloodworth, HDC Events
Coordinator at [email protected] or call 02476 478677 by 23 November 2012.
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Directions to Stockbridge Technology Centre
Cawood, Selby, YO8 3TZ
By Road
From the South - Take the A1. North. Leave the A1 (M) at junction 42. At the roundabout take the 3rd
Exit onto A63. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto A63 (signposted Selby). At the next
roundabout take the 1st exit onto A162 (signposted Tadcaster, York). Take the 2nd exit at the next
roundabout on the A162 (signposted Tadcaster). At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B1222
(signposted Cawood). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Bishopdyke road (B1222).
Stockbridge House is approximately 4 miles along on the left. There is a red brick bridge over the dyke
onto the site.
From the North - Take the A1 South past Wetherby, ensuring you keep in the left hand lanes at
junction 44 then join the A1(M) (signposted A1 The South, Hull, M62). Leave the A1 (M) at junction 42.
At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A63 (signposted Selby). Then follow the above instructions
as from the South.
From the East - Via York take the A19 (South) from York towards Selby. After the village of Escrick
turn right to Stillingfleet and Cawood (B1222). At Cawood continue straight on at traffic lights.
Stockbridge House is about 1 mile from village on right hand side.
From the West/East - On the M62, leave the M62 at junction 32A joining the A1 north. Then follow
instructions as from the South.
By Rail
Although there is a station at Selby, the nearest mainline station is York. Stockbridge House is not on a
bus route and we advise you to get a taxi. The journey from York is about half an hour.